Thank you for watching! I really appreciate the feedback. It’s crazy to me me and so motivating to know that these videos can be helpful and “fun to watch”😭💙
Good luck on your riding journey too man! I got my license last month and I can tell you it’s been really fun so far despite being able to ride only 125cc and below 😁
OMG I've done the "stopping in 3rd gear" and the gearbox won't shift down 😀 and now the lights are changing 🫢😆 You are using all your hands and feet, as well as looking around, and balancing, all at the same time. And feeling a bit vulnerable too, is the car behind me going to stop. You're being honest about it. This makes your videos endearing and relatable. And this is why in some countries there's a lot of motorcycle training. Did you know in Europe you have to be 21/24 before you're allowed to ride a full sized unrestricted motorcycle? Because it's hard. On the higher power bikes it's possible to pull away so quickly that the tyre breaks traction and loses grip and the bike slides out from under you, if the tyres are brand new and still have that terrible slippy shiny stuff on them. I found that out myself. Embarrassing and a few hundred to replace the scratched fairings. You're doing great.
(late reply lol) Thank you so much!💜🙈 I have gotten many comments about how relaxed the laws are here and it is crazy! I am so glad I didn't get an even bigger bike... with how little I knew when getting this one... Luckily the guy at the dealership was not trying to oversell me on a 600 or something. The 320cc is mooore than enough haha.
You’re doing well,mate . With more seat time comes more confidence. Remember, “eyes up”, alway look where you want to go. 8:52 I recon your arm is sore because ya fingers are “covering” the clutch and brake ( this is a good technique for car park situations with lots of traffic, not for open road riding, cause in an emergency situation you’ll grab both clutch and brake and you’ll end up on the ground.) If you relax ya hands on the grips, it’ll be far more comfortable and not tiring. 🇦🇺🤙🏼
Thank you! Dude it is so hard to break the habit, I just feel so much more comfortable and prepared with a couple of fingers on the levers. I have heard mixed things about this as well. A lot of people say it's bad to hover the brake because you could accidentally yank on it, some say it is safe because it decreases the reaction time when needing to brake. so many things to think about lol but I will continue to try both ways. And yeah I have been learning to relax my grip and it is helping so much! thanks✌️
These are so nostalgic for me. Been riding 10+ years now. I'm teaching a friend and his wife how to ride bikes before they take their beginners course. Your videos have helped me remember what it was like when I started.
i just wanna give you all the love and support, your content is so honest and wholesome. very very inspiring for new riders to watch that no one is perfect and everyone has to start somewhere, keep up the good work!!!!!! little tip from an experienced rider, i know higher gears can seem scary but shifting sooner and riding around in a higher gear is more forgiving on the throttle and will help not be so sensitive worst case you always have the clutch in a break worrie about downshifting later. best of luck!!!!!
The drone scenes were so nice. As a newbie fellow rider I'd like to say that we should be comfortable with our mistakes, no one does anything perfect as soon as they do it for the first time. In my first week of non-parking lot riding I have stalled, I have been afraid of cars and started waiting them from miles away, forgot to get into 1st before stopping etc. and this is all normal. Proud to see another starter getting comfortable, keep the vlogs coming.
Thank you! That was the first time we took the drone out so hopefully we get better with more practice. I also noticed it was really dark and I should have done more post-processing but oh well lol. And thanks for the reassurance and kind words! Good luck to you! ride safe✌️
Hello from Colorado. It looks like you're in the perfect area to enjoy riding and getting comfortable with your new bike. Stay safe. BTW- All true bikers appreciate a biker wave and return one!
Hi! Thank you😊 and DUDE I clipped them out, but I waved to 2 bikers on this ride!! Neither of them waved back😭🥲 probably because my wave was so goofy…kind of like how I waved to that little girl LMAO (gunna try a ✌🏻 next time)
As to "style" don't worthy about that at all. Ride a bike you like! Be patient with yourself. I have explored lots of different styles of bike.. I have a 250 yamaha scooter now. Because that is what I LIKE after 55 years of riding.
It's way past my bedtime and I just watched all of your videos up until this one straight through. Awesome seeing you get more comfortable on the bike at the same time as getting comfortable narrating. Looking forward to seeing where you go with this!
I love your authenticity. I have been riding since I bought my first bike in 1985. Keep getting out and challenging yourself. You are doing great! Always remember to find an empty lot now and then and practice your low speed skills. That's the one thing that people seem to forget about. But those skills are use it or lose it type. By the way I am teaching my wife to ride right now and she has been watching your videos. Have fun and stay safe.
Aw thanks so much for the sweet comment. It is always nice to hear from seasoned riders, as a new rider we usually just get bombarded with horror stories. And that is a great tip! I think I need to go to a big parking lot and practice emergency braking at different speeds next. I think one of the main reasons it is so scary to go 35-50 is because I don't have much experience coming to a quick stop at those speeds. Hi to your wife!! Thanks for watching. Good luck on your riding journey!
As a more experienced beginner i really enjoy the nostalgia feeling.😂 But TWO major tips! Nr.1 Tip for every motorcycle enthousiast ever: GET HEARING PROTECTION, tinnitus is NO JOKE. Nr.2 Get a decent pair of boots, preferrably supporting your ankles when you fall, stumble or for whatever reason had to lay her down.
Thank you! 1. Agreed! I have some reusable earplugs that I have been using 🙏 2. I wear shin-high Dainese boots, not sure if I love how they feel, but they make me feel safer for sure
Been riding for 45+ years & still make mistakes usually because my mind wanders while i should be concentrating on the ride. Enjoy your biking, it's been fun watching your videos.
Hey great job out there. You are improving well and gaining confidence. In regards to the wind, just embrace the tension it puts on your body. The more you expose yourself to it the more "numb" you will get to it blowing you around the road. Don't worry about the mistakes you make either. Those mistakes are a sign of courage and willingness to learn. I have crashed superbikes mid turn at 70mph before. Its just part of it. Keep having fun with it and realize every step along the way is to be cherished. Keep it up.
Thank you so much! That is good to hear, just need to train my "wind muscles" ig haha. And thank you for mistake comment, that is very reassuring 🥹 And geeez, glad you are ok after that crash!!
First.. keep it up.. I love the videos! Second. I will suggest the book, "the long ride home" by Nathan Millward. Who rode Honda "postal bike" (a Honda CT110) from Sydney Australia, home to London. I think he may have hit 40 mph along the way.
Been riding for years now but find these very fun to watch. Getting into motorcycles is one of the best things someone could do I think, the community is very tightly knit.
Reminds me of when I first started riding on my CBR500R! Very cool to see the raw style of your videos. You got a sub from me! Keep it up and ride safe.
Hi from the UK I am impressed with your attitude and lack of bravado. In my opinion this will lead you to become a very safe and competent motorcyclist. Keep posting :)
Your first video showed up in my recommended and I just watched all of the series haha. You're doing fantastic! I started riding about 7 years ago but still don't consider myself anything near an "advanced" rider - always learning and riding at my skill level. Always have fun with it and ride at your own pace!
Really great to see a blast from the not-so-far-away past. I've been riding for 4 years now and I am at a point where I'm sometimes too confident and comfortable on my bike for my relatively low experience, because I've become something of a speedy boy over the past year. 😀 Great to see someone experiencing and slowly clawing their way into the hobby again to put things like road safety and speed awareness into perspective. I'm from Germany and can therefore go full bore on my bike and go the 186 mph legally, which I occasionally do. I think you will also experience how quickly one gets used to higher speeds, but I'm not really sure what the highest legal speeds are in your area. Anyway, thank you for posting your journey. A few of my friends are thinking of getting into the hobby and I've linked your account so they can actually see the journey and what to expect from someone who is trying to take and slow and safe. They are kind of put off by the more scary and frankly insane bike content on RUclips. Also appreciate you showing the hickups along the way.
Thanks for the nice comment! 186 is crazy lol where I am at max is probably like 75mph and I’m definitely not ready to do that yet so we’ll see😂 Thanks for sharing! It’s been a great experience💜 ride safe!!!✌🏻
I love this series and am now subbed! I forgot how exciting it is to ride for a new rider and is certainly nostalgic! One bit of advice: you mentioned your arms were getting tired because of the wind and holding on for dear life. Remember to always keep your arms loose on the controls. If your arms are stiff you may enter a negative feedback loop and start getting wobbles. You should be able to flap your elbows like a bird. Hold onto the bike with your knees/thighs and engage your core to adjust your angle for the wind. I look forward to watching your progress. It's already great so far!
I just started watching your channel , in England and most of Europe Lerner riders have to start on 50 cc at 16 or 125 cc bikes at 17 and the training is far interesting . But you seem to pick it up OK .
Honest video's really help new riders with their journey, don't stop being real and honest with yourself and others. Its greatly appreciated, not to mention it will be rewarding for you to look back and see how far you have come. Don't make video's for us, make them for you and the fact that others enjoy them is a bonus!
I'm a new rider myself. It's great to see and hear everything I went through last year. All of the mistakes are normal, don't let anyone lie and tell you otherwise. Take all available riding courses. MSF and bike bonding are great.
Im in the process of getting my permit, and have set on an MT-03 already, I am very excited on getting started on my journey next week! These videos showed up at just the right time, and I honestly have been thinking of starting channel doing the same thing you are.
No way! We are the same lol. That is so cool. I wish you the best of luck!! It is a great beginner bike and more fun that I could have imagined. And I think making a channel, or at least documenting your progress is a great idea :D Would you use the @ that you are commenting with? I would definitely sub :)
Just barely found your channel, I’ve been riding(dirt bikes) for about 7 years now. I love watching these kinds of videos because it reminds me of how I was when I first started vs now. It’s also interesting to hear novice riders perspective when they first start. Keep doing you and making videos.
I’d love to ride a dirt bike or dual sport at some point! I like the places you can go better on those bikes 🌲😂 Thank you for the kind words! Ride safe✌🏻
Love the videos!!! Keep them coming 😂 I got my fist motorcycle a month ago and I passed my motorcycle safety course this weekend, your videos are so relatable 😆
Thank you so much🥹💙 I have been having so much fun documenting my progress..hopefully I can keep it up and improve my setup soon! And congrats! So exciting!! Ride safe✌🏻
So glad I came across your channel. Definitely subscribing to watch your journey. I’m almost 49 yrs and I’ve been street riding since I was 12. You are bringing me back memories of this time for me. Last year I got my GF into riding, she started on a rebel 250 and now she has moved up to a VStar 650. I wished we could have documented her journey like you are doing. So proud of you and you can see your confidence and improvement. Keep it up and always ride your own ride. Be safe and mostly have fun!
so having had a 2020 r3, the shift pattern is super easy to remember, basically 1st gear goes to 20mph, 2nd - 30mph, 3rd - 40mph, 4th up to 50mph and so on every ten mph. good on you for taking up riding. these videos are super adorable, keep doing what your doing!
"Are they playing Pokémon Go?" Had me dying for some reason 😂. I can remember when it forst came out, going into town just a bunch of crazies roaming the streets 🤣. You're doing such a good job! You'll get comfortable in no time 😊. I'm getting my first boke this summer. A 2024 Suzuki Katana (I hope). Right after i take my driving classes and get my license. Its only like $250, 3 days, but you get insurance discount, license, & extra financing which is nice! Stay safe Gabi!!
good way to adjust mirrors: if you want to adjust right one you hold right hand on handlebar as normal and with left hand you adjust mirror to make sure part of your arm is visible, it's your point of reference... with left mirror you do vice versa
Greetings from germany and a fellow women biker 👋🏻 I just got recommend your first ep. today and watch all your videos back to back! It's so nice to see more beginner bike content FROM beginners on here :) I got my licence in august last year and did a small four day bike tour with my partner and my father in law like two weeks later 😂 And its comforting to see that you struggled with similar things I did in the beginning as well. Sometimes I worried way to much about little things and ended up not taking opportunities to ride. But just riding a bunch was something that helped me alot, so keep at it as much you can and I'm sure you'll improve quickly 👍🏻 and its only gonna get more fun 😉
HI!! 👋🏻 That is so nice! thank you so much for watching 🥹💜 Congrats on getting your license and going on a multiple day tour! I dream of doing that. And oh my goodness, I feel you on worrying too much and letting little things stop me from riding! It’s been getting a little less scary..and I haven’t been letting things stop me as much as when I first started though Thanks for being here! Ride safe ✌🏻💜
Woohoo awesome riding! Its pretty cool watching someone else also learning, been hanging out for your video! Where are you getting sore? I found i got sore when im too tense. I also have a naked bike, im putting a little windscreen on it because its windy where i am and i get hammered, I did a 1 hour ride and later that night my neck and shoulders were so sore! A few things ive been told, bring your elbows closer, sit back a little bit and lean down when you feel like its too windy for the upright position. Even doing it slightly makes a big difference for me. When going over bumps, push your weight down on the pegs, that way it doesnt feel like your arse gets slammed into the seat lol. And youre right about not worrying what others think, i do what i consider stupid things too, accidently putting in neutral and then stalling at a giveway, stalled coming out my driveway and then when i was pulling out from being parked lol. I think that is mostly because i need to wear my gloves in a bit more as they are leather so i dont get that same movement i would with bare hands ya know, plus when its cold i need to remember to turn on my heated grips, makes a big difference in being able to feel my fingers properly. I say exactly the same things as you do every ride too, so its absolutely a beginner thing and not just a you thing
Lol thank you!! My left arm was getting the most sore I think, and maybe my shoulders? Those are good tips though thank you😊 It’s reassuring to know that I am not alone. And Daaang I’d love some heated grips!! My fingers get cold and stop working well😂 Thank you!!💜
Watching your video reminded me of when I first started riding and how I hadn't realized how much I would feel the wind. It felt like it was trying to blow me off the back of the bike! Lol... And also how you can smell everything, which can be good or bad depending on if you are passing a field of flowers or a dead skunk...
In a car you are cooped up... you see everything through a unibody and panes of glass... on a motorcycle you may have a visor in front of your eyes but you, your body, are part of the scenery. You feel everything and it makes you more connected to what is going on around you. Nothing can prepare you for how visceral riding a motorcycle is.
Stops (especially junctions) where the road has a sideways slant like at 3:35 are by far the most frustrating thing on a bike for me! really changes the whole dynamic with the lean of the bike to have your foot on the ground
Hello gabi, I just watched your first video and this one. Welcome to motorcycling! You've made great progress! I love seeing new riders learn and progress so I got some tips for you: Check in your local area if there's a training program for motorcycle riders. You'll learn a lot in these courses. In your first video you hurt your knee and you can see how good of a job the helmet did. In a motorcycle accident or tip-over, most injuries happen at legs, hips and feet, then hands and arms. Luckily you chose the MT-03, which is a great beginner bike by the way. A heavier bike might've broke a bone or something. Most deadly accidents are because the rider didn't wear a helmet, was drunk, under the influence or very sleepy. Being scared of your motorcycle is normal in the beginning. It also comes back for the first couple times you ride a bigger bike. Adjust the levers on your bike to suit your ergonomics. It makes a huge difference. I had neck pain after riding for 2h. The source were brake and clutch levers being tilted upwards too much. Also I damaged my hamstrings from shifting. Adjusting the shift lever helped with that. After adjusting the levers I was able to ride for prolonged periods of up to 6h. Stalling is always embarrassing. Just laugh it off and continue. There's an awful lot to learn in motorcycling. Skill, Technique, Gear, Mechanics, Electronics, Fitness and Mentality. I'll never forget the joy of my first time riding. Stay safe gabi :)
Thank you for the comment! 1. I took the beginner course that is offered in my area which was a 2 day course to get my riding permit. I am looking forward to also taking the "advanced" riders course when I am ready to get my endorsement :) 2.Thank goodness for the smaller bike. Glad I have more gear now too! 3. Good to know! 4. The butterflies are always there. It is *slightly* less scary now and more exciting 5.I just adjusted the levers actually, and I think it made a big difference!! Will have to look at the shifter too. Good tips! 6. 100%😂 trying my best! thanks for the tips💜
you're doing a great job! tip on getting your bike into gear when you forget to downshift: if you rock the bike back and forth a little it will help align the gears.
Hey Gabi, you keep doing what your doing, its a learning curve, everybody makes the same mistakes, me included.. I'm about a year into road riding, and I've done all the same as yourself so dont he hard on yourself at all, if i can give 1 piece of advice for when crusing in traffic, dont stay behind trucks, as they give off serious turbulence and can push ya about.. when i first experienced it, i thought something was wrong with the bike but nah, was the turbulence...anyway, am enjoying your journey, maybe when you get set up with your microphone, you could give me tips on the setup as i havent a clue on this stuff.....Ps .... i love being on a scenic route and just rollin bout 40mph..... enjoy the ride...... will be watching, all the Best from Tommy in Ireland 🇮🇪
You are doing great! Keep up the dedication and all will become natural! A good channels for you to check is "Lali". You will enjoy her content in your journey! And the drone of Washington is awesome! You definitely need more of that! Good music too! High five!
u wanna basically get ur bike to be super obnoxiously loud, u want to slap some reflective hi-vis stuff on the bike and or on your gear... and you want to stay away from any other vehicles, either speeding up past them or staying behind them, away from the herd of cars. Keep your eyes on those rear mirrors and dont go lazy into neutral when at a stop so u can escape if someone isnt stopping behind you because they're on tiktok. GL and have fun.
If you scoot back on the seat (like butt against the arch for the passenger seat or as far as you can get based on you height) it will put you at a very slight lean forward and it will help you use other muscles to absorb the wind. I ride a lot of different naked bikes and standards so I do this a lot if I'm going to be at speed for any length of time. It will help you use your core and back so you don't feel like you are getting blasted around like a sail.
What size is a mt03 a 300 or a 125! Great fun on exploration ride, I dont know if you change gear by looking at revs bar or by listening to engine, but I think the engine would love you even more if changed up a bit sooner when cruising on the open roads also most gears seem closer together at the lower and of the gear box, reving it quite high is only really needed when you are racing or trying to get up to speed quite quickly!, but also when you might need more revs before changing is if you are going up a hill, but hills that get steeper as you go are a bit daunting when getting used to the gearbox, as you have to go down through thr gears to find the right one with enough power to keep you from losing your momentum, but anyway that comes with time and getting a feel for it, you are progressing at a good pace and you're loving the progress we can tell, You obviously have that spark for motorcycling and know what its all about, but I can't understand why those that aren't into bikes have no interest in figuring out what it is we het out of it!, I guess fisherman or soccer fans think that about me though! 💁♂️
Try not to leave it in first at 20mph very long. Get to 18-22 mph & shift to 2nd. That awful sound of the engine revving at 5k-6k rpm’s should be a hint.
Thanks so much! that was our first attempt, so hopefully we will get better at it! Also, I didn't notice until after I posted how dark the shots look...oops
damn that's fantastic! I already watch some stuf from @JayJankulovski and is doing some drone content so maybe could be a nice inspiration for you on that way maybe ✌ @@gaabbiio
I've been told that a windshield really helps with fatigue. I have a naked as well, and a windshield on my bike would look stupid. I can ride for about three hours without tiring myself out, so I guess I'm doing good.
Yeah I don't want to ruin the naked aesthetic hahaha. And that is awesome!! hopefully after some more time on the bike I will get used to it and build up my muscles lol.
@@gaabbiio Yamaha XSR series are almost identical with the MT series and they have a more aesthetic retro style. You can even mount a windshield without compromising the coolness.
Keep on keeping on and try not to be so hard on yourself. Most of these people driving forget about you as soon as you leave their field of view. It's not worth giving them any of your brain space.
btw just want causally mention that you might be making a very (could be) deadly newbie mistake, which is you pull in the clutch way too early when coming to a stop, you are letting your bike slide into the stop. It is bad because 2 things: 1) when you do it your bike basically lose power and if anything happens you need to get react quickly and you dont have power. This could be the difference maker between getting out of danger, and not. 2) you are increasing your total stopping distance by not engaging engine brake. When you have good tractions good tires good brakes, it might matter less. But as soon as the road is slightly wet, this could mean rear ending something, going into an intersection unintentionally, or being able to stop safely. Please do not pull in the clutch until the last 3-5meters before you come to a complete stop.
Thank you for this comment!! I realized I started doing this because I didn’t like the jerkiness when engine braking/down shifting when I was first learning. I think I am better with the throttle control now so hopefully that will help..I will go practice this next time I ride! Gotta break all the bad habits early 🫣😬 Appreciate it!
@@gaabbiio yeah totally understandable 🫡 it is also easier admittedly because no need to worry about things letting the clutch out and stalling too. Yeah but as you get better, keep that in mind. Because you don't want to associate that action (pulling in the clutch early) with all types of stopping. You don't want that to become muscle memory. Imagine if you are riding and you have to do an emergency stop, and you go to your clutch and brake at the same time. Total stopping distance would be increased by quite a bit, in an emergency situation every inch matters. Stopping at a light is relatively ok (still not good) because you can simply start braking earlier but emergency stop? You can't. Stalling and stuff shouldn't be something we worry about when we are trying to perform an emergency stop. Stopping is top priority. So yeah better not develop that incorrect association and muscle memories
When you were in the wrong gear at the trafficlight, did you see the dark discoloration in the center of the road? That's often oil and crud from cars and can be very slippery. When you ride, stay in the center of the lane. When you stop at a trafficlight, stay on the left side. Not only to stay out of the blindspot of the car infront of you, but also because the centre of the road at trafficlights can be slippery and it gives you a better escape path incase the car behind you isn't paying attention.
Yo i completely stalled my bike right in the middle of my turn into my neighborhood. I forgot was in 2nd gear and idk if i let the clutch out to fast or not enough gas. I got off and started pushing cause i literally stalled right where the line of the road started. It was so embarrassing!!! So glad no one turned into my road cause then that means no one around here saw me lmaooo.
have healthy boundaries with people and pleasing, live your for you while loving others. don't listen to other people's negativity, live your life for you, learn and progress for you, yet still sacrifice for others, love is an act not phrase or emotion.
a really good thing about small cc bikes is since u put gas already, dont think about the gas that u wasting till 250 km and then still cheap to fill it up again. thats something that I miss to do on the 125cc that I had. On saturdays just check the gas, max 25€ to fill it up if needed and just go chilling on a 50-70km/h open roads.
I dont know how I got here, but Im glad I did. Curiously when I learned more than 15 years ago how to ride I got it pretty well, as I already knew it, maybe in past lives or maybe because I always loved bikes. But that feeling of experience made me do a lot of stupid shit on my bike, I had to sell it before I kill myself. 😂😂😂 I spent couple years without riding and a friend borrowed me his big bike, it was a adventure, really torky, really fast. Again I pulled the throtle too much and gosh that is so much FUN but also terrifying. I became afraid of riding Idk why I thought I wasnt good enough. But that was what made me respect bikes even more. Now everytime I got a new bike a treat it like I dont know how to ride. Go slow before and then go fast. I consider myself really responsible nowadays, I can assure you, you are on the perfect path. Take care out there, you have a lot to learn but do it in your own time, and dont forget to always ride your own damn ride, 😂😂 just in case u find a group of riders
Happy to have you here! I can't say I can relate to the first half of your journey, I wish I felt like it came easy to me lol 😂 I am glad you got back into it and are being safe about it!
inspirational can you tell me in higher speeds 20/30+ while turning left do you push handle left (means turn right)? this is related to countersteering, can you ask your guide if not aware
Start just using 2 fingers on the clutch, as they have plenty of strength and you can still hold the grip with confidence. Also you need to be changing gears quicker, the MT03 prime upshift window starts at 6k RPM. And as long as you get back on the throttle immediately there is no need to slowly let the clutch out, that's only necessary for takeoffs
Try to pass all your gearshift. You have 5 or 6 depends of the bike, doesn’t mean you have to going fast, and it will improve your fuel consommation too. You can hear the bike « shouting » when you have to go up. Thats the signal for the change. Sorry for my english, I’m a bikegirl from France 🇫🇷 ✌🏽🏍
Yeah I tend to hang out in higher RPMs, so that is a good idea! Thank you! And your English is great, I think I got what you meant:) Hiii from the US👋🏻💜 ride safe!
So, I accidentally went 100mph on the interstate the other day. I honestly didn't realize it. I went to pass a line of vehicles and gunned it in 6th gear, and by the time I passed them, I was doing the ton. I don't ride on the interstate very much (it's super boring), so I was surprised. Anyway, I honestly don't think there's that much wind difference between 80mph and 100mph. There's a huge difference between 60 and 80 though. Also, my beginner bike is right on the bleeding edge of what most would consider a beginner bike (Triumph T120 Bonneville), so 100mph for that thing didn't seem to phase it, which is one less thing to clue me in. Maybe I should have gone for the T100 instead.
Oh dang! you're a speedy-speedmonger now lol. Glad everything went ok though! I mean that would probably not be a good beginner bike for me, idk if I could handle that 😂 But I think as a new rider the best thing you can do is to "act" like a new rider. If you get a powerful bike then it just takes more finesse and parking-lot time to really get the feel for it. Sounds like a good bike to grow into instead of out of 😊
@@gaabbiio we've all been there. Then the realisation of fuel costs hit you and you adjust your riding without even realising it. Even more so when you ride high revving sportsbikes.
I wouldn't say you messed anything up, if you didn't crash then you did it right Take a look @1:22 and @1:58 watch your handle bars, your steering is very upright and consists of a couple jerks of the handle bars in the direction you are trying to go, even at those slow speeds a little lean and some counter steering will give you that flow through the turns that feels awesome. @2:08 you give it a little lean looks much better After @9:28 when you are past the gravel you really losen up at let the bike lean more @11:35 is pretty bad Leaning can be intimidating but in the grand scheme it makes things a lot easier and you won't feel like the bike is fighting against you It could also be the angle of the camera and I'm just not seeing it right
@@Second_Opinion_2 thanks for the detailed reply! I will have to reanalyze! And LOL..I knew 11:35 was the worst. Quite embarrassing really. I almost cut it out of the video, but decided it was good to keep the “ugly” for a more honest representation of my progress 😅😂
@@gaabbiioThe _ugly_ stuff is just as important as the _good_ stuff, maybe more. It allows people to give advice and might avoid potentially dangerous habits
Just found your channel this morning. You’re doing great. You’ll always make mistakes - allow yourself to just learn from them and move on. The best advice I can give you is ALWAYS assume that you’re invisible. Cagers will look you dead in the eye and still pull out in front of you. Always be thinking “how should I react WHEN that person pulls out in front of me”. Otherwise, keep doing what you’re doing and keep learning. One farkle recommendation - a brake light modulator (if legal in your area). They flash 4 or 5 times before going solid. A flashing brake light is MUCH more likely to be seen by the person behind you, lessening the chance that you’ll get rear-ended at a stop or turn. Other than that, just ride the crap out of that bike and have fun!
Nice vídeo. I’m from Brazil and it’s very important videos like these because it’s a form to increase other women to try a different form to see the life. 👱♀️🛵✌️
Thanks for making these videos. As a soon-to-be rider, it's extremely fun to watch another new rider and kind of get an idea of what to expect.
Thank you for watching! I really appreciate the feedback. It’s crazy to me me and so motivating to know that these videos can be helpful and “fun to watch”😭💙
Good luck on your riding journey too man! I got my license last month and I can tell you it’s been really fun so far despite being able to ride only 125cc and below 😁
OMG I've done the "stopping in 3rd gear" and the gearbox won't shift down 😀 and now the lights are changing 🫢😆
You are using all your hands and feet, as well as looking around, and balancing, all at the same time. And feeling a bit vulnerable too, is the car behind me going to stop.
You're being honest about it. This makes your videos endearing and relatable. And this is why in some countries there's a lot of motorcycle training. Did you know in Europe you have to be 21/24 before you're allowed to ride a full sized unrestricted motorcycle? Because it's hard.
On the higher power bikes it's possible to pull away so quickly that the tyre breaks traction and loses grip and the bike slides out from under you, if the tyres are brand new and still have that terrible slippy shiny stuff on them. I found that out myself. Embarrassing and a few hundred to replace the scratched fairings.
You're doing great.
(late reply lol)
Thank you so much!💜🙈
I have gotten many comments about how relaxed the laws are here and it is crazy! I am so glad I didn't get an even bigger bike... with how little I knew when getting this one... Luckily the guy at the dealership was not trying to oversell me on a 600 or something. The 320cc is mooore than enough haha.
You’re doing well,mate . With more seat time comes more confidence. Remember, “eyes up”, alway look where you want to go. 8:52 I recon your arm is sore because ya fingers are “covering” the clutch and brake ( this is a good technique for car park situations with lots of traffic, not for open road riding, cause in an emergency situation you’ll grab both clutch and brake and you’ll end up on the ground.) If you relax ya hands on the grips, it’ll be far more comfortable and not tiring. 🇦🇺🤙🏼
Thank you! Dude it is so hard to break the habit, I just feel so much more comfortable and prepared with a couple of fingers on the levers. I have heard mixed things about this as well. A lot of people say it's bad to hover the brake because you could accidentally yank on it, some say it is safe because it decreases the reaction time when needing to brake. so many things to think about lol but I will continue to try both ways.
And yeah I have been learning to relax my grip and it is helping so much! thanks✌️
These are so nostalgic for me. Been riding 10+ years now. I'm teaching a friend and his wife how to ride bikes before they take their beginners course. Your videos have helped me remember what it was like when I started.
Aw that makes me more than happy! I hope you are having a fun time teaching them! That’s a skill on its own LOL.
Ride safe✌🏻
i just wanna give you all the love and support, your content is so honest and wholesome. very very inspiring for new riders to watch that no one is perfect and everyone has to start somewhere, keep up the good work!!!!!! little tip from an experienced rider, i know higher gears can seem scary but shifting sooner and riding around in a higher gear is more forgiving on the throttle and will help not be so sensitive worst case you always have the clutch in a break worrie about downshifting later. best of luck!!!!!
This is so sweet thank you so much😭💜
This is a really good tip, WHY it is so scary for basically NO reason 😂 thanks✌🏻
Love the echo effect of the og sound. 😊 You sound like you're having the time of your life! So happy for you!
lol oh good I'm glad it wasn't too annoying/distracting. Thanks sm shio💜
The drone scenes were so nice. As a newbie fellow rider I'd like to say that we should be comfortable with our mistakes, no one does anything perfect as soon as they do it for the first time. In my first week of non-parking lot riding I have stalled, I have been afraid of cars and started waiting them from miles away, forgot to get into 1st before stopping etc. and this is all normal. Proud to see another starter getting comfortable, keep the vlogs coming.
Thank you! That was the first time we took the drone out so hopefully we get better with more practice. I also noticed it was really dark and I should have done more post-processing but oh well lol.
And thanks for the reassurance and kind words! Good luck to you! ride safe✌️
Hello from Colorado. It looks like you're in the perfect area to enjoy riding and getting comfortable with your new bike. Stay safe. BTW- All true bikers appreciate a biker wave and return one!
Hi! Thank you😊 and DUDE I clipped them out, but I waved to 2 bikers on this ride!! Neither of them waved back😭🥲 probably because my wave was so goofy…kind of like how I waved to that little girl LMAO (gunna try a ✌🏻 next time)
Also I really appreciate all of your comments and kind words ❤
As to "style" don't worthy about that at all. Ride a bike you like! Be patient with yourself. I have explored lots of different styles of bike.. I have a 250 yamaha scooter now. Because that is what I LIKE after 55 years of riding.
Totally agree. I'm in the California motherlode and the roads here are terrible. She's blessed with her roads.
You’re not stupid. You’re making the same mistakes we all made when we were learning (and sometimes even now!). Ride your own ride and ENJOY!! Be safe
Thanks so much 😭😭💜
It's way past my bedtime and I just watched all of your videos up until this one straight through. Awesome seeing you get more comfortable on the bike at the same time as getting comfortable narrating. Looking forward to seeing where you go with this!
This is like the nicest thing ever😭 Thank you so much!!
Goodnight!😂🌙
THATS SO NICE TO SEE SOMEONE HAVING THE REAL EXPERIENCE ON A MOTORCYCLE. RIDE SFE AND HAVE FUN !!
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!
I love your authenticity. I have been riding since I bought my first bike in 1985. Keep getting out and challenging yourself. You are doing great! Always remember to find an empty lot now and then and practice your low speed skills. That's the one thing that people seem to forget about. But those skills are use it or lose it type. By the way I am teaching my wife to ride right now and she has been watching your videos. Have fun and stay safe.
Aw thanks so much for the sweet comment. It is always nice to hear from seasoned riders, as a new rider we usually just get bombarded with horror stories.
And that is a great tip! I think I need to go to a big parking lot and practice emergency braking at different speeds next. I think one of the main reasons it is so scary to go 35-50 is because I don't have much experience coming to a quick stop at those speeds.
Hi to your wife!! Thanks for watching. Good luck on your riding journey!
As a more experienced beginner i really enjoy the nostalgia feeling.😂
But TWO major tips!
Nr.1 Tip for every motorcycle enthousiast ever: GET HEARING PROTECTION, tinnitus is NO JOKE. Nr.2 Get a decent pair of boots, preferrably supporting your ankles when you fall, stumble or for whatever reason had to lay her down.
Thank you!
1. Agreed! I have some reusable earplugs that I have been using 🙏
2. I wear shin-high Dainese boots, not sure if I love how they feel, but they make me feel safer for sure
Been riding for 45+ years & still make mistakes usually because my mind wanders while i should be concentrating on the ride.
Enjoy your biking, it's been fun watching your videos.
Definitely takes a lot of brain power to stay focused! Thank you!!✌🏻💜
Thanks for posting your adventures and good luck as your experience grows!
Thanks for watching! 💜
Hey great job out there. You are improving well and gaining confidence. In regards to the wind, just embrace the tension it puts on your body. The more you expose yourself to it the more "numb" you will get to it blowing you around the road. Don't worry about the mistakes you make either. Those mistakes are a sign of courage and willingness to learn. I have crashed superbikes mid turn at 70mph before. Its just part of it. Keep having fun with it and realize every step along the way is to be cherished. Keep it up.
Thank you so much!
That is good to hear, just need to train my "wind muscles" ig haha.
And thank you for mistake comment, that is very reassuring 🥹 And geeez, glad you are ok after that crash!!
Very pretty out there beautiful road an glad the traffic wasnt nuts !
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ME TOO! lol
First.. keep it up.. I love the videos! Second. I will suggest the book, "the long ride home" by Nathan Millward. Who rode Honda "postal bike" (a Honda CT110) from Sydney Australia, home to London. I think he may have hit 40 mph along the way.
Thank you! And thanks for the suggestion:)
Been riding for years now but find these very fun to watch. Getting into motorcycles is one of the best things someone could do I think, the community is very tightly knit.
Thank you! It seems like it, I am so shocked at the comments and positivity of other riders here. I feel lucky to be a part of it now! Ride safe💜✌🏻
I'm also a soon to be new rider and really glad your videos came across my feed. Super helpful! Ride safe 🙏
I am helpful?! That makes me happy, thank you so much! Good luck on your riding journey! stay safe!
Reminds me of when I first started riding on my CBR500R! Very cool to see the raw style of your videos. You got a sub from me! Keep it up and ride safe.
AH that so nice, thanks so much!! Your channel is dope, I subbed back lol.
Hi from the UK
I am impressed with your attitude and lack of bravado. In my opinion this will lead you to become a very safe and competent motorcyclist. Keep posting :)
Hi!!
aw thank you so much
Your first video showed up in my recommended and I just watched all of the series haha. You're doing fantastic! I started riding about 7 years ago but still don't consider myself anything near an "advanced" rider - always learning and riding at my skill level. Always have fun with it and ride at your own pace!
lol thank you so much! That's the beauty of it, there is always something to improve on! I appreciate the views and the nice comment.
ride safe✌️😊
Lo estás haciendo muy bien. Aprendes muy rápido. Nunca te desanimes por los fallos. Todos los cometemos cada día.
Una fuerte abrazo desde España 🇪🇸 😊
Sick progress and wild drone shots holy moly
That drone shot was so cool! Great angles!
I should have done more post processing to brighten them a bit, but I really appreciate you filming them thank youuuuu!!
Really great to see a blast from the not-so-far-away past. I've been riding for 4 years now and I am at a point where I'm sometimes too confident and comfortable on my bike for my relatively low experience, because I've become something of a speedy boy over the past year. 😀 Great to see someone experiencing and slowly clawing their way into the hobby again to put things like road safety and speed awareness into perspective. I'm from Germany and can therefore go full bore on my bike and go the 186 mph legally, which I occasionally do. I think you will also experience how quickly one gets used to higher speeds, but I'm not really sure what the highest legal speeds are in your area.
Anyway, thank you for posting your journey. A few of my friends are thinking of getting into the hobby and I've linked your account so they can actually see the journey and what to expect from someone who is trying to take and slow and safe. They are kind of put off by the more scary and frankly insane bike content on RUclips. Also appreciate you showing the hickups along the way.
Thanks for the nice comment! 186 is crazy lol where I am at max is probably like 75mph and I’m definitely not ready to do that yet so we’ll see😂
Thanks for sharing! It’s been a great experience💜 ride safe!!!✌🏻
I love this series and am now subbed! I forgot how exciting it is to ride for a new rider and is certainly nostalgic! One bit of advice: you mentioned your arms were getting tired because of the wind and holding on for dear life. Remember to always keep your arms loose on the controls. If your arms are stiff you may enter a negative feedback loop and start getting wobbles. You should be able to flap your elbows like a bird. Hold onto the bike with your knees/thighs and engage your core to adjust your angle for the wind.
I look forward to watching your progress. It's already great so far!
Aw thank you so much for the sub! and for the tips :D
I just started watching your channel , in England and most of Europe Lerner riders have to start on 50 cc at 16 or 125 cc bikes at 17 and the training is far interesting . But you seem to pick it up OK .
Honest video's really help new riders with their journey, don't stop being real and honest with yourself and others. Its greatly appreciated, not to mention it will be rewarding for you to look back and see how far you have come. Don't make video's for us, make them for you and the fact that others enjoy them is a bonus!
This is so nice🥹💜 thank you so much
I'm a new rider myself. It's great to see and hear everything I went through last year. All of the mistakes are normal, don't let anyone lie and tell you otherwise. Take all available riding courses. MSF and bike bonding are great.
So cool! Thank you! And I took the beginners 2-day course, will take the advanced riders course before I get my endorsement!
Ride safe!✌🏻
Im in the process of getting my permit, and have set on an MT-03 already, I am very excited on getting started on my journey next week! These videos showed up at just the right time, and I honestly have been thinking of starting channel doing the same thing you are.
No way! We are the same lol. That is so cool. I wish you the best of luck!!
It is a great beginner bike and more fun that I could have imagined. And I think making a channel, or at least documenting your progress is a great idea :D Would you use the @ that you are commenting with? I would definitely sub :)
Just barely found your channel, I’ve been riding(dirt bikes) for about 7 years now. I love watching these kinds of videos because it reminds me of how I was when I first started vs now. It’s also interesting to hear novice riders perspective when they first start. Keep doing you and making videos.
I’d love to ride a dirt bike or dual sport at some point! I like the places you can go better on those bikes 🌲😂
Thank you for the kind words! Ride safe✌🏻
@@gaabbiio yea I’m a huge track rat, I love jumps but I enjoy going up into the trees everyone in a while too. Ride safe🤙
loved the "mid-vid meditation"! haha i did the suggested things and it was nice! thanks for sharing
Lol thank you, I think you are the first one to say something about it! Always does me good to take a second to relax and breathe ✌🏻🧘🏼♀️
Love the videos!!! Keep them coming 😂
I got my fist motorcycle a month ago and I passed my motorcycle safety course this weekend, your videos are so relatable 😆
Thank you so much🥹💙 I have been having so much fun documenting my progress..hopefully I can keep it up and improve my setup soon!
And congrats! So exciting!! Ride safe✌🏻
So glad I came across your channel. Definitely subscribing to watch your journey. I’m almost 49 yrs and I’ve been street riding since I was 12. You are bringing me back memories of this time for me. Last year I got my GF into riding, she started on a rebel 250 and now she has moved up to a VStar 650. I wished we could have documented her journey like you are doing. So proud of you and you can see your confidence and improvement. Keep it up and always ride your own ride. Be safe and mostly have fun!
Thanks for the sub!
That is exciting!! Never too late to start taking some videos💜
Thank you so much! Ride safe✌🏻
Love your vids. Great for new riders as for what you should be doing.
Thanks so much!!
Now I want to go ride my bike and eat hotdogs.
Sounds like a perfect day lol 🌭🏍
@@gaabbiio Just went for my very first ride through town and traffic yesterday on my first bike, what an insane feeling!
Ahhh!! So exciting congrats 🥳 There is nothing like it! Stay safe✌🏻
I’ve watched every video, you’re progressing very well! You’re doing a great job, never doubt yourself, you got this! Have fun and ride safe!
Aw this is so nice! thank you so much I really really appreciate it!
@@gaabbiio of course! 😁
so having had a 2020 r3, the shift pattern is super easy to remember, basically 1st gear goes to 20mph, 2nd - 30mph, 3rd - 40mph, 4th up to 50mph and so on every ten mph. good on you for taking up riding. these videos are super adorable, keep doing what your doing!
you also have a light on the right side of your dash that lights up when its time to shift up.
Thanks so much!!! Ride safe✌🏻🏍
"Are they playing Pokémon Go?" Had me dying for some reason 😂. I can remember when it forst came out, going into town just a bunch of crazies roaming the streets 🤣. You're doing such a good job! You'll get comfortable in no time 😊. I'm getting my first boke this summer. A 2024 Suzuki Katana (I hope). Right after i take my driving classes and get my license. Its only like $250, 3 days, but you get insurance discount, license, & extra financing which is nice! Stay safe Gabi!!
😂😂😂
Thank you so much!!
Super exciting! Good luck learning this summer, you are going to love it💜 ride safe✌🏻
good way to adjust mirrors:
if you want to adjust right one you hold right hand on handlebar as normal and with left hand you adjust mirror to make sure part of your arm is visible, it's your point of reference... with left mirror you do vice versa
Don't rush anything and take your time. Just enjoy the rides!
ty💜
the gopro footage with you talking in isnt bad at all! love the videos! been riding 3 years and this brings back so many memories of learning
Thanks so much! That's awesome :) Ride safe!
Greetings from germany and a fellow women biker 👋🏻
I just got recommend your first ep. today and watch all your videos back to back! It's so nice to see more beginner bike content FROM beginners on here :)
I got my licence in august last year and did a small four day bike tour with my partner and my father in law like two weeks later 😂
And its comforting to see that you struggled with similar things I did in the beginning as well. Sometimes I worried way to much about little things and ended up not taking opportunities to ride. But just riding a bunch was something that helped me alot, so keep at it as much you can and I'm sure you'll improve quickly 👍🏻
and its only gonna get more fun 😉
HI!! 👋🏻
That is so nice! thank you so much for watching 🥹💜
Congrats on getting your license and going on a multiple day tour! I dream of doing that.
And oh my goodness, I feel you on worrying too much and letting little things stop me from riding! It’s been getting a little less scary..and I haven’t been letting things stop me as much as when I first started though
Thanks for being here! Ride safe ✌🏻💜
Woohoo awesome riding! Its pretty cool watching someone else also learning, been hanging out for your video! Where are you getting sore? I found i got sore when im too tense. I also have a naked bike, im putting a little windscreen on it because its windy where i am and i get hammered, I did a 1 hour ride and later that night my neck and shoulders were so sore! A few things ive been told, bring your elbows closer, sit back a little bit and lean down when you feel like its too windy for the upright position. Even doing it slightly makes a big difference for me. When going over bumps, push your weight down on the pegs, that way it doesnt feel like your arse gets slammed into the seat lol.
And youre right about not worrying what others think, i do what i consider stupid things too, accidently putting in neutral and then stalling at a giveway, stalled coming out my driveway and then when i was pulling out from being parked lol. I think that is mostly because i need to wear my gloves in a bit more as they are leather so i dont get that same movement i would with bare hands ya know, plus when its cold i need to remember to turn on my heated grips, makes a big difference in being able to feel my fingers properly.
I say exactly the same things as you do every ride too, so its absolutely a beginner thing and not just a you thing
Lol thank you!! My left arm was getting the most sore I think, and maybe my shoulders?
Those are good tips though thank you😊
It’s reassuring to know that I am not alone. And Daaang I’d love some heated grips!! My fingers get cold and stop working well😂
Thank you!!💜
Watching your video reminded me of when I first started riding and how I hadn't realized how much I would feel the wind. It felt like it was trying to blow me off the back of the bike! Lol... And also how you can smell everything, which can be good or bad depending on if you are passing a field of flowers or a dead skunk...
LOL so truuuue😂
In a car you are cooped up... you see everything through a unibody and panes of glass... on a motorcycle you may have a visor in front of your eyes but you, your body, are part of the scenery. You feel everything and it makes you more connected to what is going on around you. Nothing can prepare you for how visceral riding a motorcycle is.
It’s amazing!
Stops (especially junctions) where the road has a sideways slant like at 3:35 are by far the most frustrating thing on a bike for me! really changes the whole dynamic with the lean of the bike to have your foot on the ground
It was the worst possible place to stop lol I’m just glad that I stayed upright honestly 😅 ty for reassurance 😂
Hello gabi,
I just watched your first video and this one.
Welcome to motorcycling!
You've made great progress!
I love seeing new riders learn and progress so I got some tips for you:
Check in your local area if there's a training program for motorcycle riders. You'll learn a lot in these courses.
In your first video you hurt your knee and you can see how good of a job the helmet did.
In a motorcycle accident or tip-over, most injuries happen at legs, hips and feet, then hands and arms.
Luckily you chose the MT-03, which is a great beginner bike by the way. A heavier bike might've broke a bone or something.
Most deadly accidents are because the rider didn't wear a helmet, was drunk, under the influence or very sleepy.
Being scared of your motorcycle is normal in the beginning. It also comes back for the first couple times you ride a bigger bike.
Adjust the levers on your bike to suit your ergonomics. It makes a huge difference.
I had neck pain after riding for 2h. The source were brake and clutch levers being tilted upwards too much.
Also I damaged my hamstrings from shifting. Adjusting the shift lever helped with that. After adjusting the levers I was able to ride for prolonged periods of up to 6h.
Stalling is always embarrassing. Just laugh it off and continue.
There's an awful lot to learn in motorcycling. Skill, Technique, Gear, Mechanics, Electronics, Fitness and Mentality.
I'll never forget the joy of my first time riding. Stay safe gabi :)
Thank you for the comment!
1. I took the beginner course that is offered in my area which was a 2 day course to get my riding permit. I am looking forward to also taking the "advanced" riders course when I am ready to get my endorsement :)
2.Thank goodness for the smaller bike. Glad I have more gear now too!
3. Good to know!
4. The butterflies are always there. It is *slightly* less scary now and more exciting
5.I just adjusted the levers actually, and I think it made a big difference!! Will have to look at the shifter too. Good tips!
6. 100%😂
trying my best! thanks for the tips💜
you're doing a great job! tip on getting your bike into gear when you forget to downshift: if you rock the bike back and forth a little it will help align the gears.
🙏 lesson learned lol thanks
Hey Gabi, you keep doing what your doing, its a learning curve, everybody makes the same mistakes, me included.. I'm about a year into road riding, and I've done all the same as yourself so dont he hard on yourself at all, if i can give 1 piece of advice for when crusing in traffic, dont stay behind trucks, as they give off serious turbulence and can push ya about.. when i first experienced it, i thought something was wrong with the bike but nah, was the turbulence...anyway, am enjoying your journey, maybe when you get set up with your microphone, you could give me tips on the setup as i havent a clue on this stuff.....Ps .... i love being on a scenic route and just rollin bout 40mph..... enjoy the ride...... will be watching, all the Best from Tommy in Ireland 🇮🇪
Nice to meet ya Tommy! Thank you so much for the nice comment and tip! That is really good to know🛻 Wish you all the best! Ride safe!✌🏻
@@gaabbiio you are most welcome...I'll be watching in from over here ok be safe and have fun
You are doing great! Keep up the dedication and all will become natural! A good channels for you to check is "Lali". You will enjoy her
content in your journey! And the drone of Washington is awesome! You definitely need more of that! Good music too! High five!
Thanks so much!! 🫣🥹💜
u wanna basically get ur bike to be super obnoxiously loud, u want to slap some reflective hi-vis stuff on the bike and or on your gear... and you want to stay away from any other vehicles, either speeding up past them or staying behind them, away from the herd of cars. Keep your eyes on those rear mirrors and dont go lazy into neutral when at a stop so u can escape if someone isnt stopping behind you because they're on tiktok. GL and have fun.
Thank you!! All good things✌🏻
All except the obnoxious Loud part. Don't do that.
If you scoot back on the seat (like butt against the arch for the passenger seat or as far as you can get based on you height) it will put you at a very slight lean forward and it will help you use other muscles to absorb the wind. I ride a lot of different naked bikes and standards so I do this a lot if I'm going to be at speed for any length of time. It will help you use your core and back so you don't feel like you are getting blasted around like a sail.
I will mess around and try some different positions that’s a good idea:) thanks!
Nice to see you getting more comfortable.
Thanks sm🫣✌🏻
cool videos! i've been meaning to figure out a gopro+ mic setup to record some vlogs, purely because there aren't many in my city
Thanks!
And it’s super nice to have the footage to look back on, I recommend it for sure 😊 good luck and ride safe!!
What size is a mt03 a 300 or a 125! Great fun on exploration ride, I dont know if you change gear by looking at revs bar or by listening to engine, but I think the engine would love you even more if changed up a bit sooner when cruising on the open roads also most gears seem closer together at the lower and of the gear box, reving it quite high is only really needed when you are racing or trying to get up to speed quite quickly!, but also when you might need more revs before changing is if you are going up a hill, but hills that get steeper as you go are a bit daunting when getting used to the gearbox, as you have to go down through thr gears to find the right one with enough power to keep you from losing your momentum, but anyway that comes with time and getting a feel for it, you are progressing at a good pace and you're loving the progress we can tell, You obviously have that spark for motorcycling and know what its all about, but I can't understand why those that aren't into bikes have no interest in figuring out what it is we het out of it!, I guess fisherman or soccer fans think that about me though! 💁♂️
8:59 you think you'll get a windshield to help with that?
no🙈 heh I just hope I get more muscles to handle it better LOL
@@gaabbiio gonna get boof by the time you're settled and thinking of upgrading the bike
Long rides are addicting. You’ll wanna go further and further!
🫣😂 aww shoooot
Try not to leave it in first at 20mph very long. Get to 18-22 mph & shift to 2nd. That awful sound of the engine revving at 5k-6k rpm’s should be a hint.
I am working on this 🙈 thank you so much for the tip!
keep up the good work Gabi. You are doing the write things don't be to critical of your self.
Thank you! That is something I could work on 😂
Great video! ✌️👍🏍
Hehe thank you so much!!🫣🏍✌🏻
first mod, add a lil windscreen.
Good stuff, thanks for sharing.
I have gotten a lot more used to the wind since this video, but a windscreen probably wouldn’t hurt… I just like the look without it 😂😂
Thanks!✌🏻💜
like the footage with the drone btw
Thanks so much! that was our first attempt, so hopefully we will get better at it! Also, I didn't notice until after I posted how dark the shots look...oops
damn that's fantastic! I already watch some stuf from @JayJankulovski and is doing some drone content so maybe could be a nice inspiration for you on that way maybe ✌ @@gaabbiio
I've been told that a windshield really helps with fatigue. I have a naked as well, and a windshield on my bike would look stupid. I can ride for about three hours without tiring myself out, so I guess I'm doing good.
Yeah I don't want to ruin the naked aesthetic hahaha. And that is awesome!! hopefully after some more time on the bike I will get used to it and build up my muscles lol.
@@gaabbiio Yamaha XSR series are almost identical with the MT series and they have a more aesthetic retro style. You can even mount a windshield without compromising the coolness.
Keep on keeping on and try not to be so hard on yourself. Most of these people driving forget about you as soon as you leave their field of view. It's not worth giving them any of your brain space.
Thank you🥹 Good point
btw just want causally mention that you might be making a very (could be) deadly newbie mistake, which is you pull in the clutch way too early when coming to a stop, you are letting your bike slide into the stop. It is bad because 2 things: 1) when you do it your bike basically lose power and if anything happens you need to get react quickly and you dont have power. This could be the difference maker between getting out of danger, and not. 2) you are increasing your total stopping distance by not engaging engine brake. When you have good tractions good tires good brakes, it might matter less. But as soon as the road is slightly wet, this could mean rear ending something, going into an intersection unintentionally, or being able to stop safely.
Please do not pull in the clutch until the last 3-5meters before you come to a complete stop.
Thank you for this comment!! I realized I started doing this because I didn’t like the jerkiness when engine braking/down shifting when I was first learning. I think I am better with the throttle control now so hopefully that will help..I will go practice this next time I ride! Gotta break all the bad habits early 🫣😬
Appreciate it!
@@gaabbiio yeah totally understandable 🫡 it is also easier admittedly because no need to worry about things letting the clutch out and stalling too.
Yeah but as you get better, keep that in mind. Because you don't want to associate that action (pulling in the clutch early) with all types of stopping. You don't want that to become muscle memory. Imagine if you are riding and you have to do an emergency stop, and you go to your clutch and brake at the same time. Total stopping distance would be increased by quite a bit, in an emergency situation every inch matters. Stopping at a light is relatively ok (still not good) because you can simply start braking earlier but emergency stop? You can't.
Stalling and stuff shouldn't be something we worry about when we are trying to perform an emergency stop. Stopping is top priority.
So yeah better not develop that incorrect association and muscle memories
When you were in the wrong gear at the trafficlight, did you see the dark discoloration in the center of the road? That's often oil and crud from cars and can be very slippery. When you ride, stay in the center of the lane. When you stop at a trafficlight, stay on the left side. Not only to stay out of the blindspot of the car infront of you, but also because the centre of the road at trafficlights can be slippery and it gives you a better escape path incase the car behind you isn't paying attention.
Yo i completely stalled my bike right in the middle of my turn into my neighborhood. I forgot was in 2nd gear and idk if i let the clutch out to fast or not enough gas. I got off and started pushing cause i literally stalled right where the line of the road started. It was so embarrassing!!! So glad no one turned into my road cause then that means no one around here saw me lmaooo.
Oooh nooo😂 you got off?! LOL
Glad to know I am not alone in being silly goofy sometimes! At least you were safe!
have healthy boundaries with people and pleasing, live your for you while loving others. don't listen to other people's negativity, live your life for you, learn and progress for you, yet still sacrifice for others, love is an act not phrase or emotion.
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Definitely a speedy-speedmonger
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Nice upload 300gang 🤙🏽
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a really good thing about small cc bikes is since u put gas already, dont think about the gas that u wasting till 250 km and then still cheap to fill it up again. thats something that I miss to do on the 125cc that I had. On saturdays just check the gas, max 25€ to fill it up if needed and just go chilling on a 50-70km/h open roads.
and compared to a car it is insaaane😂
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I dont know how I got here, but Im glad I did. Curiously when I learned more than 15 years ago how to ride I got it pretty well, as I already knew it, maybe in past lives or maybe because I always loved bikes. But that feeling of experience made me do a lot of stupid shit on my bike, I had to sell it before I kill myself. 😂😂😂 I spent couple years without riding and a friend borrowed me his big bike, it was a adventure, really torky, really fast. Again I pulled the throtle too much and gosh that is so much FUN but also terrifying. I became afraid of riding Idk why I thought I wasnt good enough. But that was what made me respect bikes even more. Now everytime I got a new bike a treat it like I dont know how to ride. Go slow before and then go fast. I consider myself really responsible nowadays, I can assure you, you are on the perfect path. Take care out there, you have a lot to learn but do it in your own time, and dont forget to always ride your own damn ride, 😂😂 just in case u find a group of riders
Happy to have you here!
I can't say I can relate to the first half of your journey, I wish I felt like it came easy to me lol 😂 I am glad you got back into it and are being safe about it!
im curious to try some day put a drone pursuing me if gets nice footage and if it works xD
lol do it!!
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can you tell me in higher speeds 20/30+ while turning left do you push handle left (means turn right)?
this is related to countersteering, can you ask your guide if not aware
2:22 😂
Shut up hahahha
Start just using 2 fingers on the clutch, as they have plenty of strength and you can still hold the grip with confidence. Also you need to be changing gears quicker, the MT03 prime upshift window starts at 6k RPM. And as long as you get back on the throttle immediately there is no need to slowly let the clutch out, that's only necessary for takeoffs
Thanks for the tips! I will try this next time I ride
I did my first ever ride outside local street deeply into the night to avoid cars and people
Congrats! I haven’t even ridden at night yet lol😂 hope it went well😊 ride safe!
@@gaabbiio it's actually fun but almost crashed on huge pot hole I noticed last moment
@@theslowdeath LOL OH NO glad you noticed it🙈😂😭 night riding is scary to me for that reason, it’s hard to see…and be seen haha
Try to pass all your gearshift. You have 5 or 6 depends of the bike, doesn’t mean you have to going fast, and it will improve your fuel consommation too. You can hear the bike « shouting » when you have to go up. Thats the signal for the change.
Sorry for my english, I’m a bikegirl from France 🇫🇷 ✌🏽🏍
Yeah I tend to hang out in higher RPMs, so that is a good idea! Thank you!
And your English is great, I think I got what you meant:)
Hiii from the US👋🏻💜 ride safe!
So, I accidentally went 100mph on the interstate the other day. I honestly didn't realize it. I went to pass a line of vehicles and gunned it in 6th gear, and by the time I passed them, I was doing the ton. I don't ride on the interstate very much (it's super boring), so I was surprised. Anyway, I honestly don't think there's that much wind difference between 80mph and 100mph. There's a huge difference between 60 and 80 though.
Also, my beginner bike is right on the bleeding edge of what most would consider a beginner bike (Triumph T120 Bonneville), so 100mph for that thing didn't seem to phase it, which is one less thing to clue me in. Maybe I should have gone for the T100 instead.
Oh dang! you're a speedy-speedmonger now lol. Glad everything went ok though!
I mean that would probably not be a good beginner bike for me, idk if I could handle that 😂 But I think as a new rider the best thing you can do is to "act" like a new rider. If you get a powerful bike then it just takes more finesse and parking-lot time to really get the feel for it. Sounds like a good bike to grow into instead of out of 😊
Quick tip to save fuel. Lower rpm's in higher gears. Great for cruising around.
Yeah ty lol would be way better😂 I’ve got that “I PAID FOR THE WHOLE RPM RANGE IMA USE THE WHOLE RPM RANGE” vibe 😂😂
@@gaabbiio we've all been there. Then the realisation of fuel costs hit you and you adjust your riding without even realising it. Even more so when you ride high revving sportsbikes.
Grab your handle bars it’s ok😂
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if wind is an issue for you why don't you get a windshield for your bike, that might help you :)
I suggest a windshield.
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Try to use your index finger only to shift and break. Stoked for you! Yeeeew!!!
I will mess around with my hand placement:) I really just do what feels the most comfortable, but not sure if it’s the “best”
Thank you!
We need more female riders. Great job!!
Just a suggestion: watch some videos about counter steering
I have seen a few lol…maybe not enough? Are there specific turns where I mess up more than others that you could point out for me?
I wouldn't say you messed anything up, if you didn't crash then you did it right
Take a look @1:22 and @1:58 watch your handle bars, your steering is very upright and consists of a couple jerks of the handle bars in the direction you are trying to go, even at those slow speeds a little lean and some counter steering will give you that flow through the turns that feels awesome.
@2:08 you give it a little lean looks much better
After @9:28 when you are past the gravel you really losen up at let the bike lean more
@11:35 is pretty bad
Leaning can be intimidating but in the grand scheme it makes things a lot easier and you won't feel like the bike is fighting against you
It could also be the angle of the camera and I'm just not seeing it right
@@Second_Opinion_2 thanks for the detailed reply! I will have to reanalyze!
And LOL..I knew 11:35 was the worst. Quite embarrassing really. I almost cut it out of the video, but decided it was good to keep the “ugly” for a more honest representation of my progress 😅😂
@@gaabbiioThe _ugly_ stuff is just as important as the _good_ stuff, maybe more.
It allows people to give advice and might avoid potentially dangerous habits
Just found your channel this morning. You’re doing great. You’ll always make mistakes - allow yourself to just learn from them and move on. The best advice I can give you is ALWAYS assume that you’re invisible. Cagers will look you dead in the eye and still pull out in front of you. Always be thinking “how should I react WHEN that person pulls out in front of me”. Otherwise, keep doing what you’re doing and keep learning.
One farkle recommendation - a brake light modulator (if legal in your area). They flash 4 or 5 times before going solid. A flashing brake light is MUCH more likely to be seen by the person behind you, lessening the chance that you’ll get rear-ended at a stop or turn. Other than that, just ride the crap out of that bike and have fun!
Gabi The Anti Squid new channel name.
LMAO I might have to use this at some point 😂 it’s so true being a squid is my biggest fear hahaha
Long range? I get nearly two hundred miles on a tank.
Probably because I am very inefficient with my shifting😂 I PAID FOR THE RPM RANGE, IM GUNNA USE THE RPM RANGE hahaha
You don't need to go fast to enjoy riding.
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If you edit out your struggles, we have nothing to relate to.
"Girl, me too!!!" = subscribers 😅
LOL I am glad I’m not alone!
Nice vídeo. I’m from Brazil and it’s very important videos like these because it’s a form to increase other women to try a different form to see the life. 👱♀️🛵✌️
Hii 👋🏻🐣
And thanks so much!! 🙆🏼♀️